EVALUATION OF THE VAPE CATEGORY AMONG E-CIGARETTE SMOKERS IN UZBEKISTAN

EVALUATION OF THE VAPE CATEGORY AMONG E-CIGARETTE SMOKERS IN UZBEKISTAN

Authors

  • S.M. Mirzaliev Ph.D. in Economics, Associate Professor Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan
  • Kholmatov Mukhriddin Mumin oglu Assistant of the Department of Labor Economics
  • M.O. Kurolov Tashkent State University of Economics, Uzbekistan
  • Judy Smetana D.Sc. in Economics, Professor, Pittsburg State University, USA
  • Krissy Lewis Ph.D. in Pedagogy, Associate Professor Pittsburg State University, USA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17400064

Keywords:

flavored electronic cigarettes, consumer behavior, vaping regulation, government regulation, tobacco control, market adaptation strategies, regulatory interventions, illicit market.

Abstract

This article examines the consequences of the ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vapes, with a focus on consumer
behavior in Uzbekistan. The study, which surveyed 1,031 active vaping users, highlights the signifcant challenges and
unintended consequences that such a ban could bring.
The article explores consumer preferences for regulatory alternatives and highlights the complexity of regulatory
responses to tobacco control. It suggests that outright bans may be ineffective in reducing smoking rates and may lead
to negative public health consequences. The fndings provide an opportunity for policymakers to consider more effective
strategies to regulate the vaping industry.

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Published

2025-01-31

How to Cite

S.M. Mirzaliev, Kholmatov Mukhriddin Mumin oglu, M.O. Kurolov, Judy Smetana, & Krissy Lewis. (2025). EVALUATION OF THE VAPE CATEGORY AMONG E-CIGARETTE SMOKERS IN UZBEKISTAN. Innovation Science and Technology, 1(1), 9–22. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17400064

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): Innovation Science and Technology

Section

Articles